'Model 1' EPIC, (electrically propelled indoor chair), Thames Ditton, England, 1973-1976

Made:
1973-1976 in Surrey
maker:
A C Cars Limited
EPIC (Electrically propelled indoor chair) model 103

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EPIC (Electrically propelled indoor chair) model 103
Science Museum Group Collection
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EPIC (Electrically propelled indoor chair) model 103, with operational controls for a left handed user, manufactured by A. C. Cars Ltd, England, c. 1973-76. This is the NHS issue of the "Chairmobile" designed by Lord Snowdon in 1972.

The Model 1 EPIC is the NHS version of the original ‘Chairmobile’. The Chairmobile was designed by Lord Snowdon in 1972. Like the original Chairmobile, the Model 1 is driven by a motorised unit situated under the seat. This could make subtle movements via simple hand controls. This example is for a left-handed user. EPIC stands for Electrically Propelled Indoor Chair. This model was manufactured in England by A. C. Cars Ltd.

Lord Snowdon designed his Chairmobile for a friend with restricted mobility. It was lightweight, affordable and almost exclusively for indoor use. The original design was exhibited at the London Design Festival in 2003. It was donated to the Science Museum in 2004.

Details

Category:
Orthopaedics
Object Number:
2006-185
Materials:
wood, metal, plastic and rubber
Measurements:
overall: 940 mm x 550 mm x 870 mm, , 61.5kg
type:
electrically propelled indoor chair
credit:
RMS (Rehabilitation Manufacturing Services) Ltd